Government Dealings Articles
October 10, 2005
Australia Takes On Terrorism
In a new videotape Al-Qaeda threatens Australia and warns of impending attacks on Melbourne. Although some experts believe the tape is not to be taken seriously, and was issued to coincide with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The videotape comes days after the Australian government announced new anti-terrorism programs which include laws allowing detention for 14 days without charge and for Australian Federal Police to impose control orders to limit travel for some people and whom they associate with. Some called the measures, quite reasonable but I'm not sure the police need the extra power.
September 19, 2005
Australia to fund students who miss out in rush
UK students who are unable to gain a place in the school of their choice will soon be lured to Down Under alternatives who offer similar programming at less expensive or equal prices. With student bodies already comprised of one-fourth international students, scholarships are sure to draw even more overseas scholars who are viewed as cash cows for the universities and the cities they live in. Australia to fund students who miss out in rush Also see; Australian beckons students
Terrorist alert at 2006 Commonwealth Games
More terrorist-happy events to deal with - the 2006 Commonwealth Games are sure to be surrounded with high security. Interestingly enough, of all the attendants, Welsh athletes are the ones...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (1)
Immigration Dept may be sued over woman's death
More bad news for the f-ed up Immigration Department as it may be sued over woman's death after doctors said she was too fragile to travel. Of course, people are...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Anti-Americanism bad: Treasurer
Why the hell is this guy talking about anti-Americanism in the first place? Treasurer Peter Costello claims that Australian school children are learning anti-America attitudes from their left-leaning teachers, who,...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Anti-Americanism bad: Treasurer
Why the hell is this guy talking about anti-Americanism in the first place? Treasurer Peter Costello claims that Australian school children are learning anti-America attitudes from their left-leaning teachers, who,...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Aussie diaspora 'neglected resource'
Aussies overseas aren't such a great thing, according to a government official. The opposition leader believes that the government should do more to lure back 'gold collar' workers. I think...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Aussie diaspora 'neglected resource'
Aussies overseas aren't such a great thing, according to a government official. The opposition leader believes that the government should do more to lure back 'gold collar' workers. I think...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
